Some thoughts on this election:
This has been the most fascinating one of my life. Now, I'm not sure if it really is or if I'm just getting OLD, but I think truly it was. To have a minority and a woman both on the ticket was awesome. I really believe it was a win-win situation for our country that we have come this far.
I know some of you out there are depressed today, but don't be. God is still in control. Our duty now is to support our new president and pray for him and all the other leaders. It doesn't matter if we agree with them or not. God says we are to honor and respect those in authority over us, whether it's teachers, bosses, police, politicians, pastors etc. This doesn't mean we have to agree with everything they do. I mean, honestly, is there anyone in your life that you agree with 100%?
And if you were fortunate to have your candidate win, then be gracious with those around you. Don't rub it in. Just embrace the days ahead.
I won't tell you who I voted for, but I can honestly say, I was going to be happy no matter who won - although I did have a favorite! I think both candidates were far superior to the Bush/Gore election of a few years ago. All four of the people on the ticket have incredibly fascinating life stories. None of them probably could have ever dreamed where their lives would take them. We can be proud that they all worked hard and achieved the American Dream in their own way. They weren't from political dynasty families like the Bushes, Kennedys, or even Clintons. That makes me proud to be an American.
Life will go on and God is sovereign. Change is hard sometimes, but some of the best things in life came about thru change. Look how far we've come in 100 years. I wouldn't have been able to vote 100 years ago, neither would Barack Obama. The church stood in the way of these rights in the past and we still stand in the way of some rights today. Let's embrace change. Let's all work together to make our country and our communities better. It's what Jesus would do.
Tomorrow, back to something more lighthearted!
Showing posts with label election. Show all posts
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Friday, September 5, 2008
Are we ready?
Either way you look at, we will have a historic Pres/Vice Pres after this year's election.
In case you've been living under a rock....
On the Democratic side, O is dynamic, but less experienced. B is experienced, but not as dynamic. O would be the first African-American president. This is a good thing. It's amazing that it has taken this long for our country to be ready for a minority president.
On the Republican side, Mc is older, more experienced, but kind of grouchy (IMO). P is an unknown but is very intriguing. She has captured some of the "wow" factor that Mc desperately needed. There was no way he could compete with O's charisma.
I'm not going to tell you who I'm going to vote for, because that's my personal business and it may be different than who you are voting for. I don't like to argue politics with friends :) Some of you know where I stand and some of you might be surprised where I stand!
All this being said, Sarah Paulin is the most intriguing candidate I can ever remember. Or maybe she's intriguing because I can relate the most with her. A woman, a working mom. I'm impressed by her fast rise. I'm impressed with her seemingly no-nonsense take on wasteful spending, etc.
My only issue with her is really one that is none of my business. She is a mom of 5. FIVE! With one being an infant and one being a pregnant teenager. What I most struggle with is how will she be everything to her children and everything to our country. As I was discussing this with a friend the other way, she reminded me that not everyone is like me. Some people thrive on busyness and doing things; they can't stand down-time. They don't have hobbies or projects. They probably don't watch TV or BLOG! They have maids and cooks and other conveniences that allow them to use all of their free time on their family. Who am I to judge what is right for her and her family? That is between her, her family, and God. Perhaps God has called her to this very job. Her husband is Mr. Mom, so someone is home with the children. I don't want others to judge me for working, so I have to be careful not to judge others for their choices either. And even if she and McC aren't elected, this dialogue is a good one for our country. Are we ready to see a mom with young children in the White House? Do we really see men and women equally? Or do we just give lip service?
No matter who wins this election, I believe it will be an improvement over what we have now. Are we ready for change? I hope so and I hope the country will unite together no matter who wins!!!
In case you've been living under a rock....
On the Democratic side, O is dynamic, but less experienced. B is experienced, but not as dynamic. O would be the first African-American president. This is a good thing. It's amazing that it has taken this long for our country to be ready for a minority president.
On the Republican side, Mc is older, more experienced, but kind of grouchy (IMO). P is an unknown but is very intriguing. She has captured some of the "wow" factor that Mc desperately needed. There was no way he could compete with O's charisma.
I'm not going to tell you who I'm going to vote for, because that's my personal business and it may be different than who you are voting for. I don't like to argue politics with friends :) Some of you know where I stand and some of you might be surprised where I stand!
All this being said, Sarah Paulin is the most intriguing candidate I can ever remember. Or maybe she's intriguing because I can relate the most with her. A woman, a working mom. I'm impressed by her fast rise. I'm impressed with her seemingly no-nonsense take on wasteful spending, etc.
My only issue with her is really one that is none of my business. She is a mom of 5. FIVE! With one being an infant and one being a pregnant teenager. What I most struggle with is how will she be everything to her children and everything to our country. As I was discussing this with a friend the other way, she reminded me that not everyone is like me. Some people thrive on busyness and doing things; they can't stand down-time. They don't have hobbies or projects. They probably don't watch TV or BLOG! They have maids and cooks and other conveniences that allow them to use all of their free time on their family. Who am I to judge what is right for her and her family? That is between her, her family, and God. Perhaps God has called her to this very job. Her husband is Mr. Mom, so someone is home with the children. I don't want others to judge me for working, so I have to be careful not to judge others for their choices either. And even if she and McC aren't elected, this dialogue is a good one for our country. Are we ready to see a mom with young children in the White House? Do we really see men and women equally? Or do we just give lip service?
No matter who wins this election, I believe it will be an improvement over what we have now. Are we ready for change? I hope so and I hope the country will unite together no matter who wins!!!
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